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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 33.81 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 33.81 and 10.54 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 33.81 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/33.81 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 33.81 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.36/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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